1. to move slightly or cause to move slightly
2. to change one’s opinion or position on something
Usage: often used in negative constructions

Examples

• The heavy box wouldn’t budge an inch.
• She tried to budge the stuck door but it was jammed tight.
• He refused to budge on his decision to quit.
• The negotiations stalled when neither side would budge.
• I couldn’t budge him from his position on the issue.
• The cat was sleeping so soundly it didn’t budge when I called.
• After hours of debate, she finally began to budge on her stance.